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Intercultural Engagement and Community Building
Welcome to the Center for Equity and Inclusion! Our goal is to ensure that all students feel seen, heard, respected and valued, especially those from communities that have been historically marginalized. We aim to create a space open to all where anyone interested in building friendships, exploring identity, and developing intercultural awareness and skills, can learn from one another across differences in a supportive environment. In the Center we offer creative activities, co-curricular educational programs and mentoring, multicultural celebrations, and dialogue about social justice and solidarity. To foster a sense of belonging we positively affirm and advocate for diverse social group identities in alignment with our mission and the University of Washington Tacoma's Strategic Plan.








Chill Space
Recharge, relax, or connect with peers in a welcoming environment focused on inclusion. Located in SNO, the space features comfy seating, self-care resources, multicultural magazines. Stop by and unwind!

Community Kitchen
Store your food in the refrigerators, heat up meals in the microwave, and even host events and potlucks with friends and classmates. Make the most of your time at CEI with this versatile kitchen space. Come enjoy a meal at the community table.

Meditation Space
Meditation room is a space designed for people to engage in quiet, personal reflection and meditation. We ask that all users be respectful of others while in this space. It is not a space for studying or group socials.

SNO 150 Classroom
Accommodates up to 20 participants and has moveable tables, chairs, a whiteboard, a computer, and a wall-mounted smart TV for presentations and video conferencing.

Lavender Lounge
Everyone is welcome to gather and build community in this space dedicated to centering the experiences and needs of LGBTQIA+ students and allies.

Computers and Printer
Free black and white printing! Get up to 10 pages printed each day. Plus, you can use CEI computers to finish homework or browse the web.
Meet Our Campus Partners

AAPI THRIVE
The AANAPISI program is designed to increase institutional capacity to serve and improve programming for Asian American, Native American Pacific Islanders, and individuals from low-income backgrounds. A short AANAPISI Resource Guide is available here.